About Van Hook Glade
Number of accommodations: 10
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (310)
What Guests Are Saying
Van Hook Glade is a well-kept campground with friendly hosts, Mark and Emily, who provide a welcoming experience. Guests appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful surroundings, and convenient access to nearby hiking trails and waterfalls. While some sites may experience road noise and bear activity, the overall atmosphere is quiet and relaxing, making it a popular choice for families and nature lovers.
What Guests Are Saying
Van Hook Glade is a well-kept campground with friendly hosts, Mark and Emily, who provide a welcoming experience. Guests appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful surroundings, and convenient access to nearby hiking trails and waterfalls. While some sites may experience road noise and bear activity, the overall atmosphere is quiet and relaxing, making it a popular choice for families and nature lovers.
Review Summary
Anthony N
VerifiedMay 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
Bathrooms we’re always clean and showers were heated.
The Host “Joseph “was very attentive and very helpful.
Anthony N
VerifiedMay 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
Bathrooms we’re always clean and showers were heated.
The Host “Joseph “was very attentive and very helpful.
Torgny B
VerifiedApril 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
We had a great stay at Van Hook Glade Campground in spite of the constant rainfall!
The bathrooms were well maintained and there are hot showers on site. Firewood can be purchased from the host for a decent price.
I definitely recommend hiking in to Ranger Falls, it's an amazing location. Our hike was probably a bit more adventurous than others due to the paths being washed out a bit, leaving mostly mud and roots. Towards the end, the hiking path opens up to a waterfall that's right in front of you, in the middle of the woods. It was an amazing sight.
Torgny B
VerifiedApril 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
We had a great stay at Van Hook Glade Campground in spite of the constant rainfall!
The bathrooms were well maintained and there are hot showers on site. Firewood can be purchased from the host for a decent price.
I definitely recommend hiking in to Ranger Falls, it's an amazing location. Our hike was probably a bit more adventurous than others due to the paths being washed out a bit, leaving mostly mud and roots. Towards the end, the hiking path opens up to a waterfall that's right in front of you, in the middle of the woods. It was an amazing sight.
Dusty F
VerifiedApril 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
This was our second time staying in this campground and it did not disappoint! The campground was quiet and the bathrooms were clean. The host was super friendly and helpful! We had a great time hiking to waterfalls and fishing at Cliffside Lake and the surrounding area, vising Kilwins for ice cream, and checking out Highlands Botanical Gardens in town. After 3 nights tent camping with our family of 4 (kids 9 and 6), we did not want to leave and we can't wait to go back!
Angela N
VerifiedApril 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
Beyond beautiful location!!! Right in the heart of the waterfalls and the Highlands area!!
Dusty F
VerifiedApril 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
This was our second time staying in this campground and it did not disappoint! The campground was quiet and the bathrooms were clean. The host was super friendly and helpful! We had a great time hiking to waterfalls and fishing at Cliffside Lake and the surrounding area, vising Kilwins for ice cream, and checking out Highlands Botanical Gardens in town. After 3 nights tent camping with our family of 4 (kids 9 and 6), we did not want to leave and we can't wait to go back!
Angela N
VerifiedApril 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
Beyond beautiful location!!! Right in the heart of the waterfalls and the Highlands area!!
Michael H
VerifiedApril 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: VAN
Campground was peaceful and pleasant. The host was super friendly and had insightful ideas for the kids. Very dog friendly. Campsite 16 was awesome and had plenty of afternoon sun to warm us up in early April.
Michael H
VerifiedApril 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: VAN
Campground was peaceful and pleasant. The host was super friendly and had insightful ideas for the kids. Very dog friendly. Campsite 16 was awesome and had plenty of afternoon sun to warm us up in early April.
Location Van Hook Glade
Address:
14014 Highland Rd
Highlands, NC, 28741
United States
From Highlands, North Carolina, follow Highway 64 west approximately 4.5 miles. The campground entrance is on the right.
The campground is accessible via Highway 64, which is approximately 4.5 miles from Highlands, North Carolina.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.0772 / -83.2464
Elevation: 992 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- No hookups available
- Sharp curve inside campground loop may make maneuvering an RV difficult
- Campground hosts on-site
- Limit two vehicles and two tents maximum; some walk-in sites are limited to one vehicle
- Campfires can only be made in fire rings provided
- This campground is managed by the Cradle of Forestry In America Interpretive Association
- Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
